Description
Rainbow Rice Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together fluffy brown rice and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, including red bell peppers, cucumbers, and creamy avocado. Topped with savory soy sauce, this customizable bowl is perfect for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to impressing guests at brunch. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and bright colors that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the base by cooking the brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Chop the vegetables: slice the red bell pepper, cucumber, and shred the carrots.
- In a large bowl or individual serving bowls, layer a generous scoop of brown rice as the base.
- Add the chopped vegetables: red bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, edamame, and avocado slices on top of the rice.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the assembled ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Taste test and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg